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There was an agent who wanted to book me for Glee. He lied and said I could sing. He was like, If you need a guy in a wheelchair who has a great voice, I've got your guy! I was like, What are you talking about? .

Zach Anner

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Zach Anner
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: November 17
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